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Freeze Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
435 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-281400-
/O.CON.KEAX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260328T1400Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson
KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-
Schuyler-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-
Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-
Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Brunswick, Highland, Wathena, Weatherby
Lake, Glenwood, Polo, Chillicothe, Plattsburg, Lenexa, Odessa,
Fairfax, Maysville, Platte City, Country Club Villa, Kansas City,
Independence, Leavenworth, Pleasanton, Maryville, Unionville,
Lancaster, Concordia, Richmond, Salisbury, Carrollton,
Higginsville, Elwood, King City, Boonville, Marshall, Glasgow,
Sedalia, Harrisonville, Braymer, Grant City, Maitland, Olathe,
Belton, Lexington, Stanberry, Windsor, Princeton, St. Joseph,
Macon, Oregon, Stewartsville, Troy, Stanley, Kearney, Queen City,
Trenton, Riverside, Downing, Keytesville, Fayette, La Plata,
Excelsior Springs, Butler, Cameron, Hamilton, Albany, Clinton,
Milan, Jamesport, Kansas City Kansas, Mercer, Overland Park,
Osborn, Union Star, St. Joseph Airport, Gladstone, Lawson,
Savannah, Rock Port, Lathrop, Atchison, Forest City, New
Franklin, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Warrensburg, La Cygne,
Clarksdale, Mound City, Gallatin, Breckenridge, Parkville,
Moberly, Shawnee, Lansing, Bethany, Greentop, Osawatomie,
Marceline, Kirksville, Louisburg, Fort Leavenworth, Weston,
Liberty, Brookfield, Adrian, Paola, Craig, Tarkio, Green City,
and Rich Hill
435 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
  north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

Williams

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1139 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>096-098-281400-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FZ.W.0001.260328T0600Z-260328T1400Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-St.
Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Shannon-
Including the cities of Rolla, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Northwye,
Northview, Gladden, Tiffin, Eldon, Goodhope, Squires, Plato,
Stippville, Rome, Dogwood, Sherwin, Arnica, Vichy, Darien, Aurora
Springs, Charity, Quincy, Neutral, Graff, Pittsburg, Camdenton,
Lynchburg, Weaubleau, Jadwin, Nixa, Christian Center, Foose,
Howes, Aurora, Selmore, Winona, Wheatland, Bolivar, Bangert,
Lincoln, Dawson, March, Ava, Springfield, El Dorado Springs,
Osage Beach, Carthage, Mansfield, Lake Ozark, Baxter Springs,
Meinert, Roach, Edmonson, Village of Four Seasons, Hermitage,
Laurie, Riverton, Decaturville, Birch Tree, Laquey, Lamar,
Bendavis, Roby, Stover, Columbus, Lone Oak, Johnson City, Cole
Camp, Waynesville, Kenoma, Joplin, Plad, Fort Scott, Fort Leonard
Wood, Warsaw, Mount Vernon, Vanzant, Rogersville, Lebanon,
Teresita, Caplinger Mills, Neosho, Versailles, Lake Spring,
Lowell, Cedar Springs, Rocky Mount, Nevada, Pawnee Station,
Filley, Marionville, Huggins, Seymour, Marshfield, Ozark, Salem,
Olive, Lockwood, Cross Timbers, Greenfield, Windyville,
Whitakerville, Montier, Buffalo, Crockerville, Stockton, Mora,
Appleton City, and Chicopee
1139 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
  south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
http://weather.gov/sgf

MB


Red Flag Warning


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
428 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-290300-
/O.CON.KOAX.FW.W.0008.260328T1400Z-260329T0300Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
428 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL
OF EASTERN NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce,
  Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona,
  Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy,
  Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe,
  Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage,
  Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson
  Counties.

* TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...South-southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
355 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THROUGH 10 PM...

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-290000-
/O.CON.KTOP.FW.W.0007.260328T1600Z-260329T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
355 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND
DORMANT FUELS FOR NORTH CENTRAL, NORTHEAST, AND EAST CENTRAL KS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather
  Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 010 Marshall, Fire
  Weather Zone 011 Nemaha, Fire Weather Zone 012 Brown, Fire
  Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire
  Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 023 Pottawatomie,
  Fire Weather Zone 024 Jackson, Fire Weather Zone 026
  Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa, Fire Weather Zone 035
  Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 036 Geary, Fire Weather Zone 037
  Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee, Fire Weather Zone 039
  Shawnee, Fire Weather Zone 040 Douglas, Fire Weather Zone 054
  Lyon, Fire Weather Zone 055 Osage, Fire Weather Zone 056
  Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 058 Coffey and Fire Weather Zone
  059 Anderson.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 62.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.
  Outdoor burning will need to be postponed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
233 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ032-033-047>053-067-068-082-290300-
/O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0007.260328T1600Z-260329T0300Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-
233 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR
MAINLY CENTRAL KANSAS...

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...

* Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that start will likely be difficult to
  control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this fire weather product.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
231 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>016-020>024-028>031-037-038-
043-290100-
/O.CON.KEAX.FW.W.0007.260328T1700Z-260329T0100Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-
Putnam-Schuyler-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-
Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Carroll-Jackson-Lafayette-Cass-
231 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN
KANSAS AND NORTHERN MISSOURI...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
  102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
  002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015,
  016, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 028, 029, 030, 031, 037, 038 and
  043.

* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
  around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
  mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.

* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
  percent Friday and Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
140 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026


KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
290000-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0015.260328T1400Z-260329T0300Z/
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
140 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Stump


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ032-033-047>051-290000-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0007.260328T1600Z-260329T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-
Including the cities of Sterling, McPherson, Wilson, Great Bend,
Ellsworth, Lincoln, Lyons, Salina, Sylvan Grove, and Russell
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and
  Saline Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small
  tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kleinsasser


Extreme Fire Danger


Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ008-281700-
Republic-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ009-281700-
Washington-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ010-281700-
Marshall-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ011-281700-
Nemaha-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ012-281700-
Brown-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ020-281700-
Cloud-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ021-281700-
Clay-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ022-281700-
Riley-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ023-281700-
Pottawatomie-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ024-281700-
Jackson-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ026-281700-
Jefferson-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ034-281700-
Ottawa-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ035-281700-
Dickinson-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ036-281700-
Geary-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ037-281700-
Morris-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ038-281700-
Wabaunsee-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ039-281700-
Shawnee-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ040-281700-
Douglas-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ054-281700-
Lyon-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ055-281700-
Osage-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ056-281700-
Franklin-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ058-281700-
Coffey-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ059-281700-
Anderson-
347 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...extreme fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category
this afternoon.


Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread
furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0505 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-291005-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0505 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected again
  this afternoon.

- Much warmer temperatures return on Sunday.

- Record high temperatures likely on Monday with breezy SSW
  winds.

- Cold front moves through the region on Tuesday, bringing
  relatively high chances (60 to 80%) for showers and
  thunderstorms.

- Cooler temperatures and continued chances for rain (30 to 60%)
  for Wednesday and Thursday.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
440 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-290945-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
440 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Gusty south winds up to 40 mph and mild temperatures will support
very high to extreme grassland fire danger today, highest over
central Kansas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Mild and windy weather will support continued very high to
marginally extreme grassland fire danger Sunday through Tuesday.
Elevated fire danger may return for Friday.

Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected late
Tuesday through week`s end. Stay tuned as we refine forecast
details in the coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
423 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-290930-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
423 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The dry and windy conditions today will result in Extreme fire
danger areawide. South-southwest winds will become gusty at 35 to 45
mph, while a few areas in far northeast Nebraska may see an isolated
50 mph gust. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for all of eastern
Nebraska and southwest Iowa from 9 AM through 10 PM today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Warm and dry conditions will continue Sunday resulting in areas of Very
High fire danger.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-290845-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, north central Kansas, and northeast Kansas.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT...

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM until 10 PM. Due to low
Relative humidity, gusty south winds up to 40 mph, and dry fuels.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Elevated fire danger during the afternoon hours of Sunday through
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
235 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-290745-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
235 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

 Significant freeze risk.
 Elevated fire weather risk.

DISCUSSION...

Temperatures through the early morning are expected to dip into
the low 30s with several spots dipping into the 27 to 30 degree
range for a few hours. This will lead to a freeze risk across much
of the area.

Very dry air will be in place across the area with relative
humidity values during the afternoon in the teens to 20s. This
will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across most of the
area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Elevated fire weather conditions are likely Saturday and Sunday
with low humidity continuing. Winds will increase on Sunday with
gusts nearing 30 mph.

Windy conditions are expected on Monday and Tuesday with wind
gusts approaching advisory criteria in the west on Monday with
gusts of 35 to 45 mph possible.

The chance for thunderstorms increases by the middle of next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

$$

Lindenberg

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
228 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
290730-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
228 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Strong southerly winds gusting as high as 40-45 MPH with low
humidity will result in widespread critical fire weather
conditions today. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the
entire area between 9AM and 10PM. Please refer to the Warning
statement for more information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions remain possible
for portions of the area Sunday through Wednesday.

&&

More information may be obtained at the following web page:
   https://www.weather.gov/hastings

$$

Stump

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